When we processed our chickens last week, we did not pluck our chickens, we skinned them. Then, instead of freezing them whole, we decided to can them. Tender, juicy, full of flavor--chicken salad sandwiches never tasted sooooo good!

I want to start this post with a little… “OH MY GOODNESS, HOW TIMES HAVE CHANGED” blast from the past. This is an excerpt out of canning pamphlet that was my Great Grandma’s. I’m not sure who printed it as the cover and first few pages are missing.

Love the holiday pumpkins and my favorite sweet potatoes? Can a few jars for your pantry. I hope to inspire others to work on their own fall canning! Thanksgiving; Pumpkin for pumpkin pie and sweet potatoes for casserole with marshmallows! Enjoy!

I've been canning my own fish at home for years now, ever since I lost some nice steelhead to freezer burn one year. Canning is easy, and canned fish can last for years in the pantry, assuming you don't eat it up long before that!

When you hear the words "pressure canner", do you flash to an image of a World War II kitchen with food clinging to the kitchen? You are not alone. Here is a step-by-step guide to help conquer your fears.